About the Council

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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Content

In the News

Apr 19, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber quoted in Politico on the Black Sea grain deal

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 19, 2023

Van Metre in Just Security: Strengthening democracy with the Global Fragility Act: Getting political transformation right

By Atlantic Council

Caribbean Democratic Transitions

In the News

Apr 18, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in a report from Fintech at Cornell on digital currency adoption

Read the full report here.

Digital Currencies Financial Regulation

In the News

Apr 18, 2023

Cohen in the Hill: Russia’s fingerprints are on Sudan coup attempt

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Russia

In the News

Apr 18, 2023

Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman in The Atlantic: “Why Chatbot AI is a Problem for China”

On February 20, Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2023

Mohseni-Cheraghlou and the Bretton Woods 2.0 project cited in Semafor on African countries’ for IMF, World Bank influence

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Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 17, 2023

Goldin quoted in Axios on the role of multilateral financial institutions in food crises

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Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 17, 2023

Nikoladze and Bhusari cited in Visual Capitalist on de-dollarization

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Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 17, 2023

Lipsky quoted in Axios on IMF lending to Ukraine

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Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 17, 2023

Mühleisen cited in Bloomberg on challenges in debt restructuring negotiations

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Economy & Business